- Cost of Living
- Iran
- China
- Tehran
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tehran, Iran compared to Zhenjiang, China
WARNING!
Tehran has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Tehran.
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tehran (Iran) is 23% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 48,561 (元10) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 48,561 (元10) | 元10 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 68,082 (元14) | 元10 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6,154 (元1.27) | 元12 | - 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 54,361 (元11) | 元8 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 25,858 (元5.34) | 元8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 22,742 (元4.70) | 元20 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 44,294 (元9) | 元12 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 21,437 (元4.43) | 元8 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 8,294 (元1.71) | 元6.00 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 974,982 (元201) | 元30 | + 572% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 29,186 (元6) | 元5.00 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 10,702 (元2.21) | 元20 | - 89% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Tehran (Iran) is 60% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 13,606,100 (元2,812) | 元3,000 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 25,510,800 (元5,272) | 元1,500 | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,610,420 (元539) | 元400 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 27,960,900 (元5,778) | 元2,000 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 15,281,600 (元3,158) | 元1,000 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,305,680 (元270) | 元300 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 235,716 (元49) | 元100 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 20,507,100 (元4,238) | 元4,000 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9,330,330 (元1,928) | 元600 | + 221% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 123,503 (元26) | 元30 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 120,994 (元25) | 元50 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is 1% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,970,060 (元407) | 元300 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,015,870 (元417) | 元500 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,030,810 (元833) | 元500 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,036,150 (元627) | 元500 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is 41% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 858,080,000 (元177,333) | 元300,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 3,746 (元0.77) | 元6.00 | - 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 510,228 (元105) | 元150 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 114,645 (元24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is 0% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 35,550 (元7) | 元10 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 72,627 (元15) | 元20 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 303,025 (元63) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 102,685 (元21) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 132,647 (元27) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 119,200 (元25) | 元30 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 62,139 (元13) | 元12 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 62,409 (元13) | 元5.00 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 238,233 (元49) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 486,491 (元101) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 198,700 (元41) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 613,071 (元127) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 185,148 (元38) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 121,582 (元25) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 131,905 (元27) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 9,766 (元2.02) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 6,683,250 (元1,381) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 936 (元0.19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,473,380 (元304) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 20,468 (元4.23) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,990 prices entered by 415 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元9,300
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元8,366
(﷼ 40,481,127)
in Tehran.
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